1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1955 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B 95 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 15 weights approximately 962 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B 95. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1955 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Berkeley | Citroen |
Model | B 95 | 15 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 690 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3100 mm |